A recent study suggests that by the Neoproterozoic period, distinct lineages of amoebae, as well as the ancestors of plants, ...

Five suppliers have been selected in the first phase of an initiative to tackle blue-green algae in Lough Neagh. They have each been awarded a share of £450,000 to develop proof of concepts to ...

You’ll find most grow in moist, shady spots in the garden On borders, they can act as useful ground cover – reducing soil erosion and surface water run-off Algae, liverworts and mosses are an ...

This species is both ecologically important and highly vulnerable to heat waves, making it a prime candidate for conservation. The characteristic colour of coral is provided by algae living inside its ...

Freshwater blue-green algae blooms are "not all bad, and they're also pretty to look at," but a Waterloo region researcher is also reminding people that they could be "lethal to humans." ...

After a hot and sunny September, blue-green algae blooms have been observed in Powderhorn and Nokomis lakes in Minneapolis, according to a new alert by the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board.

Blue-green algae is known to emit toxins which can cause skin irritation in humans, or stomach upsets if a lot of affected water is ingested while swimming, for example. And it is known to be ...

The research team confirmed that the bones of emu wings are not only shortened but also show significant variation in pattern and length between individuals, and even between the left and right ...

When Takashi Amano introduced the Yamato numa shrimp to his planted tanks in the early 1990s, he revolutionised natural algae control. This see-through, unassuming freshwater shrimp eats algae ...

Dr Michael Hardman takes a look at Ottos - popular, fascinating but sadly often undervalued suckermouth catfish, that are actually great little algae eaters. Whether you call them cascudinhos, ...

This suggests that neutral (non-adaptive) evolution may be more important in shaping inner ear morphology than previously thought. A new study of the inner ears of a diverse group of mammals sheds ...